Madame Grace Pinto, the director of St. Xaviers
and Ryan group of schools is synonymous with excellence, expertise,
experience and all that goes into the moulding of young minds in a systematic
way to enable them to play their roles effectively in this ever growing and
ever challenging world.

She takes the initiative in interacting with the principals, teachers and the
students. Never an occasion which is of importance in a child's curriculum
goes unattended by her. Welcoming foreign dignitaries and eminent guests to
the schools to enrich the learning of the teacher and the taught has always
been her prerogative.

She is a source of constant support and guidance for the principals and the
teachers. For the students, she is a friend, philosopher and guide who
motivates them towards pinnacles of glory. Her success is testified by the
accomplishments of the students of these schools who've various laurels to
their credit.

The President, Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Azad, presenting the
Samson Daniel Trophy to the Chairman and Director of the Ryan International
and St. Xavier’s Group of Schools, Dr A. F. Pinto and Ms Grace Pinto.

The President,
Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Azad, presented the Samson Daniel Trophy to the
Chairman and Director of the Ryan International and St. Xavier’s Group of
Schools, Dr A. F. Pinto and Ms Grace Pinto.

The
trophy was awarded to the duo for their outstanding and notable contribution
in the field of education and for providing relief and succour to the
underprivileged.

The
award ceremony, which took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, was organised under
the aegis of HelpAge India
to commemorate the International Day for the Elders.